Final Score: Panthers 3 - Lightning 3
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
20-8-7 Rating 1553
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Florida Panthers +0.2
Lightning
11-19-3 Rating 1474
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Lightning
All-time wins 9 4
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 1.8
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Lightning
Games played 35 33
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.4 3.2
Win percentage 57% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 20%